Posts Tagged ‘Entertainment’
The Forgotten Tale of How Black Psychiatrists Helped Make ‘Sesame Street’
Dr Chester Pierce, a Black psychiatrist was instrumental in developing Sesame Street. Some critics felt the main beneficiaries of the show were middle class white children but Dr Pierce felt that everyone benefited from seeing ‘an integrated society where everyone was a friend and treated with respect.”
Read MoreWhen Black Horror Consumes Us
Jordon Peele might be the most recent master of “black horror” but Donald Glover was first with his FX series, Atlanta.
Read More#BlackGirlMagic: Black-ish Star Marsai Martin Set to Become Youngest Executive Producer in Hollywood History
Marsai Martin, a star from Black-ish, will become the youngest executive producer in a major motion picture film in Hollywood history. Her film Little, in which she co-stars and produced, will allow her to hold this record.
Read MoreWhy TV Writer Angela Nissel, Black Females in Hollywood Need to be Heard
By Yesha Callahan, The Root If you took a look at the writers’ room of some of your favorite television shows, you’d be hard-pressed to find a black person, and even harder pressed to find a black woman. But for the last decade, Angela Nissel has been leaving her mark behind the scenes on shows…
Read MoreAmazon Is Developing An Alt-History Show Called ‘Black America’
By Zeba Blay, HuffPost Black Voices Will Packer, the man behind the hit comedy “Girls Trip,” is bringing a new show to Amazon that might give HBO a run for its money. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Packer is teaming up “Boondocks” creator Aaron McGruder on “Black America,” a drama set in an alternate history in…
Read MoreGina Prince-Bythewood Will Be The First Black Woman To Direct A Super Hero Film
Gina Prince-Bythewood, the popular director of “Love and Basketball,” is back at it again, but this time with a “Marvel” film and she’s the first black female to ever do it. Read the article to see what she’s planning.
Read MoreNetflix’s Dear White People digs into everyday racism
With heart and humor and a steady gaze, Dear White People makes sure to portray its characters as whole individuals and not just human embodiment of their beliefs.
Read MoreViola Davis Becomes 1st Black Woman to Win Emmy for Best Actress in a Drama
During Davis’ emotional acceptance speech, her words particularly resonated with every black actress in Hollywood.
Read MoreSlave Trade Video Game Edited After Backlash
The creators of “Playing History: Slave Trade” removed a level Monday which featured black slave characters being dropped into a ship.
Read More‘Fantastic Four’ Cast Handles Offensive Interview
Host Jason Bailey first asked what he claimed was an “obvious” question about how the two actors’ characters, Johnny and Sue Storm, could logically be brother and sister, as they have been in previous iterations of the story.
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